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Garrison Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Some power lines were blown down in the Raub area.
Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.
Half of a metal outbuilding on a farm was torn off. About ten wooden power poles in the vicinity were broken.
Anywhere from two to twelve inches of heavy wet snow and sleet fell across McLean County. Southern portions of the county received the most accumulations. The combination of strong winds and the wet snow resulted in damages to electrical utilities, causing power outages across the county. In some areas it took several days to restore power. Preliminary damage assessments estimated there was around 350,000 dollars in damage from this storm for McLean County.
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Numerous trees uprooted and power lines down.
News
Damaging storms leave thousands without power - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
Strong winds, heavy rain and a reported tornado were all part of Memorial Day storms that tracked across the state, with many downed trees and thousands left without power.
Over 3,000 households experiencing power outages in Western ND | KX NEWS Open Navigation Close Navigation
Bismarck, ND (KXNET) — According to the outage map of North Dakota from PowerOutage.us, there are over 3,000 households experiencing power outages in the state with the strong majority coming from Western ND. What began with around 1,000 outages on Saturday, April 23, has continued to spread throughout the western part of the state and […]
Could North Dakota Blizzard Be ‘Storm of the Century?’
No travel was advised in the southwest and south central regions of North Dakota, including Burleigh and Morton counties, and authorities closed I-94 from the Montana border to Jamestown late in the afternoon, along with U.S. Highway 52.
Xcel Energy ramping up staffing ahead of snowstorm Open Navigation Close Navigation
The heavy snow and wind could cause power outages across the state, so hundreds of Xcel employees from North Dakota and Minnesota will be on standby just in case, according to a press release.
April Blizzard Pummels Northern Plains; Brings Feet of Snow to North Dakota, Montana | Weather Underground
We have the very latest forecast and reports on this powerful spring snowstorm.
911 outage fixed across Western North Dakota | KX NEWS Open Navigation Close Navigation
2/22/22, 6:07 p.m. The 911 connectivity issue has been fixed, according to the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. State Radio dispatchers are able to connect via wireless and landline phones again, according to a Facebook post. But if you continue to have difficulties connecting, call their administrative line at 701-328-9921. 2/22/22, 10:09 a.m. 911 […]
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Garrison, North Dakota
| City | Garrison |
| County | McLean |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58540 |
Over 400 locations lost power as a result of frost accumulating on power lines due to the multi-day dense fog event. Multiple lines were downed as conductors broke, or snapped. Two poles were broken due to the additional weight of the frost on power lines.